Firefighter - Lateral

Liberty County BOC•Midway, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Lateral Firefighter within the Fire Rescue Department. This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of firefighting experience with a career fire department, and candidates must be currently employed with a career fire department in good standing, having served within the last ninety (90) days. The Lateral Firefighter will initially be assigned to the Training Division for a one-to-two-week evaluation. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the firefighter will be assigned to a station in the Operations Division, working a 48/96 shift schedule. The Lateral Firefighter is responsible for responding to structure fires, fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other calls for service.

Requirements

Knowledge Required Fire suppression techniques and tactics; fire dynamics, behavior, science, and smoke patterns.
Fire investigation principles and practices.
Computers and job-related software programs.
Local, state, and federal fire codes; local ordinances; and departmental rules and regulations.
County geography, streets, buildings, traffic patterns, and water supply.
First Aid, CPR, and emergency medical principles and applications.
Hazardous materials handling and response.
Operation and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
Building construction and basic mechanics.
National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Skills Required Oral and written communication.
Interpersonal relations.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Fire investigation.
Operation of fire equipment and apparatus.
Education Required High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum Qualifications Valid Georgia Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Minimum of one (1) year of firefighting experience with a career fire department.
Current employment with a career fire department in good standing, having served within the last ninety (90) days.
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
Required Certifications Firefighter I
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card (American Heart Association)
Current NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certifications Firefighter II
EMT-R or higher
Current NIMS G-191
Valid Georgia Class E or F driver’s license

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Performs firefighting duties, including fire suppression, containment, and extinguishment; rescues fire and accident victims; provides emergency medical care (within scope of practice); and identifies hazardous materials incidents.
Maintains and inspects equipment and apparatus to ensure constant readiness for emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Provides fire prevention information to the public for fire and life safety education.
Enters data into computer programs for call reporting, equipment inventory, information sharing, and communication.
Performs station housekeeping, building maintenance, and groundskeeping duties.
Operates department vehicles, including passenger vehicles and fire apparatus, in emergency and non-emergency modes, in response to calls for service, routine work assignments, and training.
Remains subject to recall and/or holdover for minimum staffing and emergency events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.